MOVIES UNDER THE STARS: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
WHERE
Ijams Nature Center, Island Home Avenue, Knoxville, TN, USA
WHEN
Fri May 19, 2023 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM (EDT)
PRICE
$10 Buy Tickets
WEBSITE
Join Ijams and Central Cinema as we kick off another year of Movies Under the Stars with one of the most beloved films in the Star Wars series.... Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.
Doors open at 7 pm; movie begins at dark (~approx. between 8:30 and 9 pm. Movie start times vary for each event). Lawn chairs and blankets are recommended. This event is on the Visitor Center lawn. Dogs are allowed, but must be on leash at all times.
Food trucks and the Ijams beer garden will have tasty meals, snacks, and beverages available for purchase. NO COOLERS AND NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL PLEASE.
Tickets are $10 per person or $36 for a ticket four-pack. Space is limited. Purchasing tickets ahead of time is highly recommended. Walk-up tickets may not be available.
Thanks to our sponsors: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Cruze Farm Dairy, B97.5, WIMZ 103.5, and 94.3 Jack FM.
Synopsis for Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (PG)
As an epic battle for the fate of the galaxy approaches, the Empire quickly finishes construction on another Death Star battle station, and the Emperor himself soon arrives to personally overseethe operation. Rescuing Han Solo from his captor Jabba the Hutt, Princess Leia helps organize the Rebel attack and Luke Skywalker prepares for final confrontation with Darth Vader to prove himself a Jedi and perhaps bring out the good within his father’s soul. As the Rebels launch their offensive, Skywalker is brought before the Emperor, and after a lightsaber duel with Vader refuses the Emperor’s temptations. In a fateful moment, Vader chooses to save his son, destroying theEmperor and sacrificing himself, a final redeeming act as Anakin Skywalker.
As an epic battle for the fate of the galaxy approaches, the Empire quickly finishes construction on another Death Star battle station, and the Emperor himself soon arrives to personally overseethe operation. Rescuing Han Solo from his captor Jabba the Hutt, Princess Leia helps organize the Rebel attack and Luke Skywalker prepares for final confrontation with Darth Vader to prove himself a Jedi and perhaps bring out the good within his father’s soul. As the Rebels launch their offensive, Skywalker is brought before the Emperor, and after a lightsaber duel with Vader refuses the Emperor’s temptations. In a fateful moment, Vader chooses to save his son, destroying theEmperor and sacrificing himself, a final redeeming act as Anakin Skywalker.
